Great wines from Orlando - at the heart of the Australian wine industry: In the Barossa Valley region of South Australia

Orlando has one of the most impeccable pedigrees in the Australian wine industry. It began more than 150 years ago when Johann Gramp planted his first vine cuttings beside Jacob's Creek, marking the start of an unbroken history of fine wine making.

The Orlando range today is headed by the prestige wines Lawson's Padthaway Shiraz and Jacaranda Ridge Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon.

Lawson's Shiraz, a single vineyard wine from a tiny 2.8 hectare Padthaway vineyard planted in 1968, has produced a total of 24 trophies and 135 gold medals in Australian and international wine shows since it was first released in 1990.

Twelve vintages of the limited release Jacaranda Ridge, one of Australia's most prized cabernet sauvignons from Coonawarra and released only in exceptional years, have won a remarkable 18 trophies in addition to 65 gold medals.

Also included in the Orlando range are St Helga Eden Valley Riesling, St Hilary Padthaway Chardonnay, Russet Ridge Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz Merlot and the Gramp's range of red and white wines, first released in 1989 as recognition of the pioneering role the Gramp family has played in the Barossa.

A major addition in recent years has been the launch of the Trilogy range of wines - starting with a Cuvée Brut sparkling wine, now joined by premium red and white wine blends. These are all contemporary food-oriented wines, each comprising a blend of three grape varieties.

You can taste Orlando's portfolio of award winning prestige and premium wines at the Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre on the banks of Jacob's Creek in the heart of the Barossa Valley. Or for more information visit the Orlando Wines website www.orlandowines.com.